ENVE 418Ecohydrological Modelling of Nature-Based Solutions to Address Climate and Water Challenges

This course introduces the principles and applications of ecohydrological models, focusing on designing nature-based solutions for climate and water challenges. Nature-based solutions - such as wetlands, green infrastructure, and sustainable farming practices - address societal issues by protecting, managing, and restoring natural and modified ecosystems, benefiting both people and nature. The course covers the integration of ecological and hydrological processes to model nature-based solutions in human-dominated landscapes. Students will gain proficiency in the fundamental principles of modelling watershed hydrology and biogeochemistry, and learn to design and apply models that simulate interactions between water, vegetation, and climate. Model development will be supported by an extensive review of relevant literature and philosophical discussions on optimal model complexities for societal needs.